Valve And Spring Installed Height
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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If the valves are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations.
- Coat the valve stems (2) with clean engine oil and install the valves onto the cylinder head.
- If the valves or valve seats have been refinished, check the valve tip height (5). If the valve tip height (5) exceeds the specification, grind the valve tip until it is within specification. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS . Make sure the measurement is taken from the cylinder head surface (7) to the top of the valve stem (2).NOTE:
Make sure that the garter spring is intact around the top of the valve guide seal.
- If removed, install the spring seat and valve guide seal over the valve guide. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
If the valve springs are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations. Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve spring shown in illustration, all other valves similar.
- Install the valve spring (2) and valve spring retainer (1).
NOTE:
Number 3 cylinder intake valve spring compression shown in illustration, all other valves similar.
- Compress the valve spring (3) with the Valve Spring Compressor Adapter (special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) (2) mounted in the Valve Spring Compressor (special tool #C-3422-D, Compressor, Valve Spring) (1). Install the retaining locks (4) and release the valve spring compressor.
- If the valves or valve seats have been refinished and the installed valve spring height (4) is greater than 40.0 mm (1.575 in.). Install a second spring seat (8) in the head counter bore under the original valve spring seat to bring the spring height within specification. Make sure the measurement is taken from the top of spring seat (6) to the bottom surface of spring retainer (1).